'Slim To None' by Freya Barker in the 'Cedar Tree' series follows the story of Emma, a strong and independent woman in her late forties who moves to a small town following her divorce. She meets Gus, an ex-police officer turned private investigator, who comes to her rescue when she is in danger from a dangerous criminal. The book combines elements of romance, suspense, and drama as the two main characters navigate their growing relationship amidst dangerous circumstances. The writing style includes detailed character development, hot chemistry between the main characters, and a mix of banter and mystery that keeps readers engaged.

Characters:

The characters are realistic and relatable, each with unique strengths and vulnerabilities that enhance the story.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging with well-developed characters and a humorous tone that complements the plot.

Plot/Storyline:

The story features a suspenseful and complex plot involving mature characters grappling with personal and external challenges, including organized crime.

Setting:

The setting of Cedar Tree plays a crucial role in the narrative, capturing the essence of small-town life.

Pacing:

The pacing is mostly fast and engaging, though some moments may feel rushed as the story unfolds.

"Kitchen." she hollered back, neither one of them skimping on their volume. No need, since Emma lived a little off the beaten path, just outside Cedar Tree, Colorado. A mere blip on the map as it was,...

Notes:

The book features mature protagonists, with Emma being 47 and Gus 45.

Emma, the heroine, has chronic disabilities, including arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Gus is an ex-police officer turned private investigator.

The story begins with a funny mix-up call between Gus and Emma, setting their relationship off on an unexpected note.

The romance includes steamy and graphic intimacy scenes, with a focus on Emma's comfort due to her physical limitations.

Freya Barker's writing includes realistic portrayals of older characters with life experience, not the usual young, perfect romantic leads.

The plot involves suspense and thrilling elements, keeping readers engaged until the end with a big reveal.

Emma works as an online bookkeeper and occasionally bakes for a diner, reflecting a relatable lifestyle for many readers.

There are themes of independence and vulnerability as both main characters deal with personal challenges throughout the story.

The book builds a cast of characters that may lead to potential sequels in the series, maintaining reader interest beyond the first book.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include elements of crime, violence, and discussions of disability, which may be sensitive for some readers.

Has Romance?

The book features a significant romantic plot that develops between the main characters, with strong romantic tension and connection.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Since moving to beautiful Cedar Tree, Colorado, Emma Young, mother of one adult daughter, has worked from home doing some online bookkeeping and baking for her best friend's diner to supplement her disability pension. Life has been pretty good, that is until she received a strange phone call that starts an alarming chain of events.Investigator Gus Flemming is hot on the trail of a bail skip with organized crime connections that bring him to Cedar Tree. Once there, the focus of his investigation lands squarely on the gently rounded shoulders of a vivacious red haired Emma, whose physical limitations have done nothing to damped her zest for life.When it becomes clear that Emma is at risk, Gus does't hesitate to step in and protect her. Call it a job with some very hot benefits......

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About the Author:

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Driven to make her books about 'real' people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives. Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We've Read All Year Award for Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon Reader's Choice Award for Best First Book, Slim To None, Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with From Dust, and Finalist for the 2020 Kindle Book Award with When Hope Ends, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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